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Anomaly: Paranormal PodcastThe Grand Anomaly Christmas GatheringBring Me Glen Millers Skull
The Anomaly Grand Christmas Gathering
AKA Bring Me Glen Millers Skull.
Trigger Warnings:
Death of a loved one, Infant Death.
Mild Swearing
Welcome to the Anomaly Grand Christmas Gathering, nearly 4 hours of chat and story telling with podcast royalty.
Steve and I are delighted to welcome Forrest Burgess, Scott Philbrook, Liz Barclay, Allison Jornlin, Nat Doig, Jim Harold, Rich Hatem, Wayne Gilbert and a brief visit from a poorly Bethan Briggs Miller.
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2025-12-243h 34
Astonishing LegendsSPECIAL PRESENTATION of Scared All The Time: Flesh-Eating BacteriaWith Scott and Forrest on hiatus, join hosts Ed Voccola (Rick and Morty, Bless The Harts) and Chris Cullari (Blumhouse, The Aviary) for a wild trip through the world of what scares them in this special presentation of the Astonishing Legends Network's hit show Scared All The Time!
In this episode (chosen by the fans!) the boys go sicko mode and come down with a case of necrotizing fasciitis...better known as flesh-eating bacteria. They cover the symptoms, the consequences, and what it takes to survive one of the deadliest diseases known to man. Plus: sepsis survivor stories!
2025-12-161h 28
Richard Hatem's Paranormal BookshelfS3: “The Light In The Dark Tour” Wrap-Up! Part 2Richard & Susan’s adventure continues as they make their way from Point Pleasant, WV to Washington, DC -- where they meet up with fellow RHPB super-stars Scott Philbrook, Tess Pfeifle and Kayla Lord! Then it's on to New York City and a visit with “Uh,Dad?” (Owen Gerber-Hatem) -- and finally, an absolutely legendary show at the home of Haunted Hallways creators Janice & Leo Bartoldus! Join us for more stories, more fan love, more pancakes -- and more french fries!
Links:
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2025-10-171h 11
Astonishing LegendsThe Lock LookerIn tonight’s Dead Letter, you’ll hear a bizarre tale from rural Ohio, one of our favorite strange states, involving a creature known only as the "Lock Looker." This cryptid, with its orangutan-like build, glowing orange eyes, and famous movie scream, lurks near a dam and has been sighted by both the storyteller and their father. It may have been around a while. Join Scott and Forrest as they briefly debate the pronunciation of Orangutan and also delve into this multi-generational mystery.
LINKS:
Shelby County Parks (Home of Lockington Reserve)https://shelbycopark.org/lockington-reserve
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2025-09-2339 min
2025-09-2000 minRichard Hatem's Paranormal BookshelfS3: SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: The Light in the Dark Tour -- with Scott PhilbrookAstonishing Legends own Scott Philbrook joins Richard to find out everything you need to know about the upcoming RHPB “Light in the Dark Tour”! Rich and Scott break it down for you: the cities, the shows -- everything you need to know. PLUS -- Scott will be joining Richard live onstage in Washington, DC at Kramer’s Books! Along the way Rich and Scott talk about Halloween, Haunted Houses, Happy Hour, heart attacks, how to pronounce “Long Island” -- and the Rocky Horror Picture Show’s “Time Warp” dance!
THEN: Richard talks with Leo and Janice Bartoldus, the RHPB fans who are ge...
2025-09-1256 minAstonishing LegendsMystery Solved! AMA 2025Alright Astonishing Legends listeners, buckle up! In this special AMA episode, Scott and Forrest are answering your burning questions! We're diving headfirst into everything from the implications of sentient Tesla bots inheriting fortunes (and causing chaos) to the latest updates on the search for Amelia Earhart's lost plane.
We’re also exploring listener questions and thoughts on future stories and the state of Astonishing Legends. We discuss the intricacies of researching paranormal topics, sharing insights into why some stories captivate while others fizzle. There are also several business questions answered from curious fans. And delving into some of ou...
2025-09-072h 39Astonishing LegendsTrackedIn tonight’s dead letter… Listener, Scott recounts a series of unexplained howls heard in the woods near his Alabama home. Night after night, he and his family would sit on the porch and listen, noticing patterns in the sounds. This progresses later to him being stalked by something he could not see.
Alabama Bigfoot Website (via Wayback Machine) Most audio links not working:
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RadioLab’s episode ‘Wildtalk’:
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2025-08-2634 minAstonishing LegendsThe Hatem Files 2This week, Scott and Forrest welcome back Richard Hatem of Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf to Astonishing Legends! Join us as we delve into Richard's unique insights on paranormal literature, including odd details in famous experiences like Whitley Strieber's book, Communion and others. We'll explore Rich’s favorite episodes and get a sneak peek into his upcoming season. Plus, we'll hear about his pending tour across the US, including a stop at the Mothman Festival in just a few weeks!
Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
2025-08-101h 47
Astonishing LegendsBlack Eyed DriverIn tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest share Arthur’s story. He recounts a frightening encounter in the Bronx in 1998 when while stopped at a red light he saw something, or someone that didn’t seem right. The person in the car next to him had pale skin, completely black eyes, and an impossible smile. But that’s really just the beginning of this bizarre tale.
Books by David Weatherly on Amazon
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2025-06-2431 minAstonishing LegendsThe Black Cloud Hanging Over MeIn tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a dead letter from a woman with ties to the Otoe-Missouria tribe in Oklahoma. She recounts a terrifying experience driving on Highway 60 at night when a dark fog hit the truck she was in, causing a flat tire. The story delves into local legends, the importance of oral traditions, and the listener’s theory that the area is haunted due to indigenous people buried there by settlers. They discuss the plausibility of a curse, the story's symbolism, and the mysteries surrounding the nature and effects of whatever it was they collided with...
2025-06-1729 minAstonishing LegendsScare BearIn tonight’s Dead Letter, Kaleb recounts a few paranormal experiences, starting with a childhood memory of a stuffed bear that seemed to turn its head on its own, but for some bizarre reason didn't frighten him. Years later, he experienced a potent wave of fear in a dark basement, reminding Scott of his experience at the Sallie House. Forrest and Scott then delve into the nature of fear, the existence of multiple entities in haunted locations, and the protective nature of some spirits.
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2025-06-1028 minAstonishing LegendsGreat Balls of FireIn tonight’s dead letter, Forrest and Scott read a submission from Misael, who recalls a bizarre childhood encounter involving a blue ball of fire that appeared while he and his sister were playing basketball. The strange sphere, which seemed to be made of stone and engulfed in flames, hovered near them before shooting off toward a neighbor's light post and disintegrating.
The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology
Traverse City Ghost Tour
2025-06-0329 minAstonishing LegendsThe Dog WalkerIn tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a listener submission from Karena in Semaphore, Australia, who recounts a puzzling experience during her morning walk. On a bright, hot summer's day, she encountered a man walking 3 dogs. That itself is certainly not unusual, but he was dressed in clothes from another time and he vanished into thin air.
Semaphore | South Australia
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The Ghosts of Versailles Part 1 (Spotify Link) A Timeslip Story
The Ghosts of Versailles Part 2 (Spotify Link) A Timeslip Story
There are 4 or 5 ep...
2025-05-1331 minAstonishing LegendsThe Rhine Institute: Extraordinary EvidenceThis week, we’re heading into the world of parapsychology with a visit to the legendary Rhine Research Center in North Carolina—an institution that’s been quietly pushing the boundaries of the human mind for nearly a century. Founded in the 1930s by J.B. and Louisa Rhine at Duke University, the center has long been a hub for rigorous scientific inquiry into phenomena like telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis. Recently, friend of the show Allison Jornlin invited Scott on a trip to the Rhine to help renowned researcher Dr. Nancy Zingrone donate materials from her and her late husband’s extens...
2025-05-111h 57Astonishing LegendsKnockin' on Devil's Den DoorIn tonight's dead letter, we explore the eerie experiences of Allie, a PhD candidate from the University of Arkansas, who revisits the hauntingly notorious Devil's Den in the Ozark National Forest. As shared with hosts Scott and Forrest, Allie's research expeditions become unsettling when she feels an unseen presence and hears unexplained banging noises near isolated trails and bridges. Her tales echo past episodes with guest of our main show, Terry Lovelace, adding another layer to the chilling lore of this paranormal hotspot.
Shownotes:
Abduction at Devil’s Den (Terry Lovelace)
Devil’s Den the R...
2025-04-1525 minAstonishing LegendsA Scared to Death Timesuck with Dan CumminsThis week, we welcome master storyteller, podcaster, and comedian Dan Cummins, creator of the hit shows Timesuck and Scared to Death. Known for his deep dives into historical mysteries and the supernatural, Dan brings scholarly research paired with sharp wit. We’ve long admired the quality and depth of his work, which often parallels our own. Our conversation spans his paranormal encounters, the eerie legend of Rasputin, and a bizarre experience he had that mirrors one of Scott’s — with coincidences too strange to ignore. We’ll also explore Dan’s unique path into podcasting, his prolific creative output, and his passio...
2025-03-231h 36
Woo Woo with Rachel DratchScott Philbrook: The Sallie House and File 10Scott Philbrook, host of the podcast Astonishing Legends joins the show to discuss some of his most memorable stories, including the topic of EVPs, or “elecronic voice phenomena.” He shares recordings of some of his creepiest encounters. Listen if you dare! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-291h 08
Astonishing LegendsUninvited GuestsIn tonight's Dead Letter, Scott and Forrest explore a chilling account from Holly in North Hollywood. Her story involves mysterious glowing orbs of different colors appearing in her bedroom, a malfunctioning fire alarm, and an unsettling experience with an intrusive thought and sleep paralysis. The eerie events, potentially linked to a creative slump and solitude, culminate in a startling connection to an object in her room. What’s at play here?
The Astonishing Dead Letter Office - Where Your Stories Die to be Told
2024-12-1720 minRichard Hatem's Paranormal BookshelfPhone Calls from the DeadLosing your virginity, bargain-bin paperbacks, and phone calls from beyond the grave—just another summer in the life of Richard Hatem.
This week, Richard dusts off one of his strangest books, Phone Calls From the Dead by D. Scott Rogo and Raymond Bayless. But before he cracks the spine, we a detour back to the summer of 1983—a tale of his teenage years, his friend Larry, his girlfriend Michelle, and the he-didn’t-even-know-it-was-life-changing moment when he unearthed this book in a record store.
It wasn’t just the title that grabbed him (although, let’s be honest, who...
2024-11-251h 01Astonishing LegendsIt's Just MartinIn this episode, Scott and Forrest share a captivating story from a listener named Meagan about her family's experience with a friendly spirit named Martin. Since the late sixties, Meagan's family has lived with Martin, known for lighthearted antics like slamming doors. In fact, Meagan may not have even been born had Martin not stepped in when her mom was younger. Join them in the vault for this listener story about living with a ghost and the strange events that come along with that.
The Astonishing Dead Letter Office - Where Your Stories Die to be Told
2024-11-1218 minAstonishing LegendsBlack-Eyed Kids and Bad LuckIn this episode, Scott and Forrest tackle a creepy listener story about Black Eyed Kids that took place during the height of the pandemic. The story follows a woman who encounters a strange boy in a red hoodie in the dark, leading to some serious bad luck afterward. Join us as we break down this unsettling encounter and its impact on the storyteller’s life.
The Astonishing Dead Letter Office - Where Your Stories Die to be Told
2024-11-0514 min
Astonishing LegendsThe Entity Part 1 with Xavier OrtegaAstonishing Legends finally tackles the infamous Entity haunting case from the 1970s, featuring an exclusive interview with researcher Xavier Ortega from GhostTheory.com. This is the story of Doris Bither, a single mother in Culver City, California, who was repeatedly assaulted by spectral entities in her home. Ortega shares new information from his interviews with Bither’s sons, providing unprecedented insight into the family’s experiences.
For the first time, it’s revealed that the paranormal activity began after Bither attempted to communicate with entities through Ouija board seances. Listeners will hear about strange phenomena witnessed by multiple observers, includ...
2024-10-131h 52
"Fine" DiningCook Out Review feat. Scott Philbrook (Astonishing Legends Podcast) [Part Two]Maybe the best milkshakes in the game! Cook Out is a staple of North Carolina, and I got to sit with host of the Astonishing Legends podcast, Scott Philbrook and try the burgers, hush puppies, and milkshakes that make them famous The Secret Menu Category: Spooky Restaurants A liminal space with Cheerwine decor What's Going On Over There with the handwashing station on the customer side of the ordering station? There's back of house and front of house, and never the two shall meet What we ate: Onion Rings, Hush Puppies, Cajun Fries, Cook Out Style Burger, Ou...
2024-10-0957 min
"Fine" DiningCook Out History feat. Scott Philbrook (Astonishing Legends Podcast) [Part One]Coming to you from Greensboro, North Carolina this week! I'm cross-country again as this week I'm covering the beloved Southern burger chain Cook Out with host of the Astonishing Legends podcast, Scott Philbrook Scott talks his history with Cook Out from back when he was in college, as most locations are open until 3 in the morning Learn the history of Cook Out and their expansive menu that sells at a fraction of the cost of most fast food brands' offerings A couple incidents at Cook Out got managers and employees fired for either refusing or giving poor se...
2024-10-0252 minRichard Hatem's Paranormal BookshelfASK ME ANYTHING with special guests Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess!Join special guests, Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess from “Astonishing Legends” for Richard Hatem’s first-ever AMA!
2024-09-161h 06Richard Hatem's Paranormal BookshelfMiracles by D. Scott Rogo – Part 3
"Miracles may potentially occur when large crowds of people who share a similar worldview come together. Their combined faith and emotion may somehow become linked to the world around them. Miracles may be the result." –Miracles by D. Scott Rogo
In the final episode of Season 1, journey with Richard as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of his career and personal life, all while finding solace and purpose in the pages of both of his Miracles. As Richard grapples with the ups and downs of life, including the slow opening of The Mothman Prophecies and the heartache of di...
2024-07-2943 minRichard Hatem's Paranormal BookshelfMiracles by D. Scott Rogo – Part 2
“The exact same phenomenon can be investigated very differently depending on whether the investigator is a clergyman -- or a parapsychologist.” –Miracles by D. Scott Rogo
By September 13th, 2001 the world was changing hourly. Richard gets a call that the execs at Touchstone want to "re-approach" the original outline that he had toiled over for weeks. This is the kind of news that could undo a writer. But, the world was changing. Why shouldn't Miracles?
And it is in this moment, dear listener, where Richard finally remembers his unwanted book, Miracles by D. Scott Rogo. Although he had...
2024-07-1537 minRichard Hatem's Paranormal BookshelfMiracles by D. Scott Rogo – Part 1
“It is my hope to show in this book that the evidence authenticating the existence of miracles is indeed so strong that its collective falsehood would be, quite literally, miraculous." –Miracles by D. Scott Rogo
All book people know this to be true: sometimes you find the book; sometimes the book finds you. And sometimes the book that you wanted to find got sold to someone in Delaware. The book that Richard Hatem found was Miracles by D. Scott Rogo. But the book Richard was actually looking for was Phone Calls From The Dead ” by D. Scott Rogo & Raymon...
2024-07-0137 minAstonishing LegendsLive from Monster Fest 2 w/ Scared All The TimeScott and Forrest are joined by Chris Cullari and Ed Voccola, the hosts of Scared All The Time, for a live show at Monster Fest 2. Featuring live listener stories and EVP’s collected live on site from the Sallie House DR60!
Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.
And check out more from our hit network show Scared All The Time!
2024-07-011h 00
80s TV LadiesWelcome New Listeners! April 8TL Mailbag + In MemoriumThe Best Indie Podcast nomination IS the award!Susan and Sharon thank ALL the listeners who came out to support “80’s TV Ladies” as Best Indie Podcast for the WEBBY AWARDS. A big welcome to all our new listeners! And a sincere thank you to all who voted and to our listeners who reached out. BIG THANKS to our friends who shouted us out, including:Chris Stachiw from Weirding Way Media Network and the Kulturecast Podcast.Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess of the Astonishing Legends podcast.Richard Hatem of Richard Hatem’s Paranorm...
2024-04-2420 minAstonishing LegendsThe Ghosts of Versailles Part 1In the late summer of 1901, two women journeyed to the renowned Palace of Versailles, a few miles west of Paris. This breathtaking royal home, once the epitome of the French Monarchy during the reigns of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, was an unfamiliar territory to them. Yet, the palace grounds seemed eager to impart a history lesson they had not anticipated. While exploring the vast estate, Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain found themselves amidst various characters adorned in peculiar attire. They noticed buildings, structures, and anachronistic farm tools from a past era. It was as if they had inadvertently...
2024-01-141h 23
OTR DebateAliens VS Ghosts, Part 3 (with Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess of Astonishing Legends)A year ago, a settlement was reached at the end of Aliens v. Ghosts, Part 2. Lando agreed not to say ghosts weren't real, if Mucci agreed not to say aliens weren't real. In a fit of rage, Mucci broke that settlement -- but he's glad he did, because it allowed OTR to have this incredible discussion with the cohosts of the Astonishing Legends podcast, Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess! Huy judges as Lando and Mucci go at it again, with Lando focusing on the recent disclosure before Congress, while Mucci focuses on the mental and spiritual benefits of believing in...
2023-10-181h 02
Spooks, Creeps, & Assorted DevilryCreeps With Peeps: Scott & Forrest from Astonishing LegendsLaura, Rick, and Tonya talk with Scott Philbrook and Forrest
Burgess from Astonishing Legends Podcast about Sally House, Alien discoveries, and
just about everything!
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The Creeps are:
Laura Kram
Rick Belcher
Tonya Downing
Trina Close
Walter Whitaker
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2023-07-271h 57Astonishing LegendsLet's Not Meet - A True Horror Podcast Crossover PromoListen to Scott and Forrest on Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast this April 3rd, 2023!
2023-04-0300 min
Our Strange Skies: UFOs Throughout History147: The Swerve, Vol. 2: Gef, the Talking Mongoose with Scott and Forrest from Astonishing LegendsApril Fools, suckers! Also, happy first night of Wrestlemania! The subject of this episode was voted on by our dear patrons.
For this installment of The Swerve, I'm joined by Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess from Astonishing Legends to dive into the sinister dealings of that "extra special mongoose," Gef, the Talking Mongoose.
Known on the Isle of Man as the "Dalby Spook," Gef first appeared as wrappings and knockings on the walls of the Irving family home at Doarlish Cashen in September of 1931. Before long, the knocks transformed into full sentences from a high pitched...
2023-04-012h 26Astonishing LegendsOur Strange Skies Crossover PromoForrest and Scott join their good friend Rob Kristoffersen over at Our Strange Skies for a special April 1st crossover show!
2023-04-0100 minAstonishing LegendsEnd of LifeLike so many stories and people that come our way, this is another one that seemed to be put in our path by some grander force for a higher purpose. Recently, Scott and his wife Emily were out at dinner and struck up a conversation with the stranger sitting next to them, Lauren Hopper, who told them she worked as an end-of-life doula. While many of us have heard of a Birth Doula, someone who provides advice, emotional support, and physical comfort to mothers during childbirth, Lauren’s job takes place at the opposite end of life’s journey. She gives h...
2023-01-141h 50
Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon MovieTHE UFO INCIDENT with Scott PhilbrookSam started this podcast to celebrate how bonkers made-for-TV movies could be back in the day, but this episode, about 1975's THE UFO INCIDENT, requires a different approach. In short, this movie is good. Starring two Academy Award-winners — James Earl Jones and Grandma Bev herself, Estelle Parsons — THE UFO INCIDENT tells the story of Betty and Barney Hill, real-life UFO abductees. And Sam is joined by Scott Philbrook, co-host of the Astonishing Legends podcast, to discuss how good this TV movie can be. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon! Follow Sam...
2021-12-211h 49
Astonishing LegendsSpecial Live show on Fireside This Week!Live Post Mortem discussion on The Vertical Plane Part 1 with Scott, Forrest and Richard Hatem this Thursday on Fireside! Go to https://firesidechat.com/scottphilbrook now and request access!
2021-09-2804 min
Museum ConfidentialGreenwood RisingOn the season finale of Museum Confidential 2021 we sit down with Philbrook President/CEO Scott Stulen and Phil Armstrong, Project Director for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission. Phil has been leading the effort to open Greenwood Rising, a history center located at the gateway to Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District. Greenwood Rising honors the icons of Black Wall Street, memorializes the victims of the massacre, and examines the lessons of the past.
2021-06-2526 min
The Story OfScott and Forrest from Astonishing Legends discuss the Chris Harrison ControversyScott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess from my all time favorite podcast Astonishing Legends are on the show! Astonishing Legends is THE top paranormal podcast about the supernatural, paranormal, and outright spectacular. With over 200 episodes, and hundreds of thousands of fans all over the world, I thought they would be the two perfect people to discuss the recent Chris Harrison Bachelor controversy.
Thank you to our sponsor, Random Question Generator.
If you haven't, check out the Astonishing Legends podcast wherever you download your shows.
Thank you so much to Scott and Forrest for taking the time to be on the show.
2021-02-231h 16
FLOAT YOUR BOATSeason 6 – Episode 020 - Astonishing Legends - Scott Philbrook & Forrest BurgessThe world is more mysterious than most people are comfortable imagining. We cross paths with the mystical from time to time and may not even notice it. If we do, we quickly return to our usually mundane daily existence. But what if we not only acknowledged the unknown, we investigated it and spoke with those in the know? That’s what co-hosts Scott & Forrest, and their producer Tess Pfeifle do at Astonishing Legends. With the power of the well-vetted Astonishing Research Corps, they have access to information that most folks couldn’t find. Over 75 million downloads and hundreds of thousands of l...
2020-10-161h 25Astonishing LegendsFear and Smoking in Blanket Forteana Q&A Part 2In the second & final part of our Question & Answer interview with the inimitable Rich Hatem, Scott & Forrest continue to babble & blather on & on about everything from UFOs & Ghosts to vampires & Yetis, and everything in-between. Because, you know, everything is connected. And if everything is indeed connected, then is anything really, a long, drawn-out, tedious tangent? Why not dare to find out?! Let's face it, if you've stuck with us this far, you might as well see it through to the end, and we'd be so glad to have you!
For more information on this episode visit our website!
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2020-07-191h 47
Astonishing LegendsBONUS: Covid-19 A Corona Virus Survivor's StoryAny tragic trend, from accidents caused by Texting While Driving to a global pandemic, can seem abstract and unreal, that is, until it "hits close to home." Statistics can seem like just unbelievable numbers until you or someone you know becomes one. Tonight, we bring you a commercial free interview with one of Scott's closest friends who happens to be one of the fortunate who has lived through the current health crisis. Andrew Sherman is a music composer living in New York City who has recently recovered from a virus, technically known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Related Coronavirus 2, that causes...
2020-04-021h 04Astonishing LegendsThe Dave Glover Show at the Sallie HouseIn this episode, we revisit the Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas – by way of The Dave Glover Show, as Scott's not quite ready to return in person. ; ) Being an Astonishing Legends listener himself, Dave has graciously invited Scott and Forrest to appear on his show several times. Now it was time to repay the favor, especially since Dave and his crew had a chilling and emotional experience there themselves. The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for 20 years. Airing regularly from 3 pm to 7 pm Monday through Friday on 97.1 Talk Radio, Dave and his co-hosts Rachel and Tony, along...
2020-02-101h 52
Astonishing LegendsThe Lost Christmas Eve SpecialSome time ago, we attempted a hybrid holiday special that combined a traditional episode with a call-in show. Unfortunately, it didn't really go as planned. Still, Scott seemed to think it had some value of some kind, so he talked Forrest into releasing it here and now in 2019. So tonight, the Astonishing Legends team is pleased to present a commercial-free, family-friendly Holiday episode for you to enjoy with or without your loved ones as you see fit. While it contains some fascinating background on the evolution of St. Nicholas, be warned, this is not like anything we've ever released before...
2019-12-231h 49
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #125 - Scott StulenScott Stulen, the director of Philbrook Museum of Art, is a regular at DoubleShot Coffee Company. He talks about the changes he is making at Philbrook, how he thinks about art differently, and the special coffee collaborations between Philbrook and DoubleShot.
2019-10-291h 00
Austin Art TalkTaja Lindley - There's Work To Be Done"I think more and more now people are interested in this conversation of the intersection of art and culture with social movements. Art & culture have always been a part of social movements, but being strategic with artists inside of campaigns and things that we are trying to move forward, there’s a really rich conversation that’s happening now. It’s just really exciting to be in a place where I can be both-and. Because it has felt separate. There is something about being in tune with your imagination and creativity that allows for some creative thinking that can suppor...
2019-05-251h 17
New Media Lab with Robert SouthgateScott Philbrook InterviewFind our social media and directory links all in one place at linktr.ee/NewMediaLab Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at newmedialab.smgpods.com. You can write to us at southgatesmallbusiness@gmail.com and let us know what you think. Please rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks! SUPPORT SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS Order our book Pod Life: Podcaster Stories orderpodlife.smgpods.com When you shop at Amazon.com using this link, every dollar...
2019-05-0929 min
New Media Lab with Robert SouthgateScott Philbrook InterviewOn this episode, Rob’s special guest Scott Philbrook from Astonishing Legends.Visit Scott’s website at AstonishingLegends.comRob Southgate’s Twitter @RSouthgateEmail southgatesmallbusiness@gmail.comWebsite www.southgatemediagroup.com/newmedialabPatreon www.patreon.com/newmedialabPinterest www.pinterest.com/SMGPods/new-media-lab/
2019-05-0929 min
Tulsa Looks Good on YouGetting to Know Scott Stulen and the Philbrook Museum of ArtToday I am joined by Scott Stulen, the president and director of Philbrook Museum of Art. Originally from Minnesota, Scott, his wife, and two kids moved to Tulsa from Indiana two-and-a-half years ago. He studied studio art as well as art history before finding work in the museum field as an educator, curator, and, now, a director. He came to Tulsa because of a job opportunity and has loved the weather ever since. “You can find out more about upcoming exhibits at the Philbrook Museum as well as sign up for the member opening party for Mel Bochner by visiting ww...
2019-03-0400 min
TulsaPeople MagazineEpisode 9: Scott Stulen, Philbrook MuseumToday's episode is sponsored by Tulsa Botanic Garden, presenting Festival of Lights through January 6.On today’s episode, I’m feeling extra festive, because we’ve got Philbrook Museum director Scott Stulen in the studio to talk about the museum’s annual Festival.Then, Morgan Phillips takes the stage with a dramatic rendition of What the What?!That’s the voice of Scott Stulen, the now-iconic director of the always-iconic Philbrook Museum. In the past 2 and a half years, Scott has steered the museum in a distinctively modern direction. The Internet Cat Video Festival...
2018-12-0535 min
Chasing EarhartAstonishing Redux: A Bonus Conversation with Scott Philbrook & Forrest BurgessJust when you thought it was safe to stop talking about Amelia Earhart! Recorded just two days after episode thirty-seven, Scott and Forrest re-join us to discuss the latest developments in the Amelia Earhart case including the theft and recovery of Amelia's Terraplane in Los Angeles, the International Women's Day Amelia Earhart Barbie, and the paper that swept the world by storm by Dr. Richard Jantz. Join us for an un-expected continued discussion with Scott & Forrest!
2018-04-131h 06
Chasing EarhartThe Astonishing Legend of Amelia Earhart: A Conversation with Scott Philbrook & Forrest BurgessScott & Forrest have been called the 'Click and Clack of esoterica' by their listeners. Their mission is to take a look at legendary strange and unusual events from throughout history and interview people who've had close encounters with the unexplained. It was Astonishing Legends that gave Chris his model in early 2014 for what would eventually become the Chasing Earhart podcast. A hugely popular podcast focusing on the mysterious and unexplained, Astonishing Legends continues to capture the imagination and excitement of fans all over the world that are fascinated with mystery and intrigue.
On the 37th episode of the Chasing Earhart...
2018-04-082h 17Astonishing LegendsFlight 19 Part 2BACKGROUND
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on 5 December 1945, an HF/DF signal fix was obtained for Flight 19, placing its location somewhere within a 100-mile radius off the east coast of Florida, but that would be the last trace of the squadron's existence. It wouldn't be the last tragedy of this story. Around 7:27 p.m., two Martin Mariner rescue planes were launched from NAS Banana River, FL to conduct a search. Three minutes later, one of the planes, PBM-5 "Squadron Training No. 49" would send its "out report" over the radio, but it too would never be heard from again. About 20 minu...
2017-03-251h 21Astonishing LegendsFlight 19 Part 1BACKGROUND
The fate of a US Naval training flight, designated as “Flight 19” remains one of the American military’s most enduring mysteries, but also one of the signature stories from the legendary region known as “The Bermuda Triangle.” On December 5, 1945, a squadron of five Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bombers departed Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale, Florida at 2:10 p.m. on what should have been a routine overwater navigation training exercise. After successfully completing their practice bombing runs and some course change maneuvers, the formation radioed that they were not sure of their location or heading. Several hours later it was cle...
2017-03-181h 25Astonishing LegendsElectronic FogBACKGROUND We know that Distance = Rate x Time but when one of the variables of that equation is altered beyond reason by some unimaginable force of nature, the result can challenge what we think we know about the natural world. This was the experience of pilot Bruce Gernon, who believes he encountered a rare, yet natural phenomenon during a routine flight from Andros Island in the Bahamas to Palm Beach, Florida. Minutes after taking off from Andros (which also happens to be located within the legendary “Bermuda Triangle”). Gernon, along with his father who was acting as co-pilot and navigator and...
2017-03-112h 04Astonishing LegendsThe Nazi Bell Part 2Background The mystery of “The Nazi Bell” or “Die Glocke” is only surpassed by its reported potential. The Germans had the knowledge to build an atomic weapon in Otto Hahn, the chemist who first split the uranium nucleus in 1938. The next year the Nazis had control of Europe’s only source of uranium ore when they acquired the mine at Joachimsthal while invading the rest of Czechoslovakia. But was The Bell a device to aid them in enriching uranium-238? Many researchers of The Bell believe it was it’s own research project and given an even higher Top Secret classification than their a...
2017-02-251h 57Astonishing Legends2nd ChancesSometimes we get a second chance and sometimes it seems we had no chance at all. What we can count on getting is a cycle of the heartwarming followed by heartbreak, the mundane punctuated with despair and assuaged by moments of joy. But greater than our earthly concerns, the cycle of life continues. Birth follows death as spring follows winter. And within this cycle, every once in a while just to keep it interesting, the wondrous happens. Whether you view the seemingly impossible as merely a coincidence, as a mistaken observation, or as proof that miracles do happen and that...
2016-12-171h 37Astonishing LegendsAstonishing Legends TV01Astonishing Legends makes digital media and internet history with our first ever "live" YouTube streaming event! Frankly, we weren't sure any of it would work, so we really didn't announce we'd be doing it, but we thought it might be a fun way to interact with our listeners and answer some of their questions in a text chat stream, all while doing our usual rambling, digressing, and nervous stammering. We really appreciate our audience, so we hope you enjoy it. Depending on how much "flame mail we get, we might even try it again sometime!
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Astonishing LegendsThe Mothman Part 2It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Mothman! Well, we're pretty sure "Mothman" isn't any of those things, neither a moth nor a man, or some unholy combination of the two. If the descriptions by over 100 witnesses are accurate and the symptoms of seeing such a sight are related, then whatever this creature is, it's abilities may go beyond even what is considered possible for an earthly cryptid. Magical flight, a burning, mesmerizing gaze, and haunting dreams are some of his reported traits, but is clairvoyance also one of them? What if Mothman knew your fate, but wasn't capable or...
2016-10-281h 57Astonishing LegendsThe Mothman Part 1All legends are local in a way, and when one local person tells a tale of a strange encounter, it can be a cause for skeptical snickers from the townsfolk. When more than a hundred people from the same region all see the same thing, it can lead to books, a major Motion Picture and even an annual festival. Such is the case with Point Pleasant, West Virginia and the Ohio River Valley's own "Mothman" — whose local sightings turned into national legend. There are several elements that contribute to the intense curiosity that still surrounds the stories of the Mothman, hi...
2016-10-201h 28Astonishing LegendsMonsters Among UsIn tonight's episode, Scott interviews journalist, author, and Paranormal Investigator Linda S. Godfrey. We discuss her latest book, Monsters Among Us: An exploration of otherworldly Bigfoots, Wolfmen, Portals, Phantoms, and Odd Phenomena. Linda has appeared on numerous TV shows such The History Channel's Monster Quest, Inside Edition, Sean Hannity and of course as a guest on the Coast to Coast AM radio program. She is the author of over a dozen books, such as Real Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern America, American Monsters: A History of Monster Lore, Legends and Sightings in America, and Weird Michigan. If after considering all...
2016-10-061h 56Astonishing LegendsChoose Your Own AdventureTonight we are joined by an old friend of Scott's, David Sullivan, or Sully to his friends. Sully has had some interesting things happen in his life, especially when heard through the filter of Astonishing Legends. He relays a few stories that start out pretty light and get progressively darker and darker as the show continues, and by darker we mean real dark. So if you're in the mood for an episode that evokes images of rabies, fate, the forgotten dead and sociopathic behavior, tonight's episode is just for you.
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“A scarecrow is just a...
2016-09-291h 49Astonishing LegendsSkinwalker Ranch Part 1Where do you go for your One-stop Shopping for the supernatural? Why the "Skinwalker Ranch" in northeastern Utah of course! It's got it all, including, but not limited to: Skinwalkers (naturally), UFOs, powerful poltergeists, deadly orbs, cryptids, cattle mutilation, interdimensional portals, disembodied voices, shadow beings and other assorted aliens, reptilian creatures, and hybrid wolf beasts, to name just a few. And all this for the low, low price of your grip on reality. It was a cost that would nearly be paid in full by the Sherman family, who owned the ranch for what must have seemed like an interminable...
2016-09-011h 28Astonishing LegendsThe Mary Celeste - Ghost Ship Part 2The mysterious disappearance of ten souls would not be the last of the misfortune to befall the ill-fated Mary Celeste. Insurance fraud, lost revenue, madness, and suicide would all become dreadful notches in the gunwale of her sad history, along with the premature deaths of three of her captains. Whether you believe in curses or not, often the best insurance is to leave fate untempted.
Tonight’s Quote:
“The sea has never been friendly to man. At most, it has been the accomplice of human restlessness.” — Joseph Conrad, novelist
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2016-08-111h 08Astonishing LegendsThe Mary Celeste - Ghost Ship Part 1The Mary Celeste is perhaps the most famous case of a "ghost ship." However, when it was discovered adrift on December 5, 1872, no ghosts were found nor any human form for that matter, not Captain Briggs, his wife, his two-year-old daughter, nor the seven crew members. They remain forever missing. But what caused them to vanish? Theories range from seaquakes to hazardous cargo, to a giant squid attack, and even aliens... yes, aliens. We're not saying it was aliens because we'd rather believe it was a giant squid. No matter what it was, the ship may have been doomed from the...
2016-08-021h 25Astonishing LegendsThe Coral CastleIs it just a quirky rock sculpture garden, or a megalithic mystery that baffles engineers and scientists to this day? It seems to be both. How was a diminutive man in ill health able to accomplish such a monumental feat all by himself? Ed Leedskalnin, builder of the Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida would never say and he took the answer with him. We know of a few reasons why he made The Coral Castle his life's work, but as for how he made it, we may never know.
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“I know how the Pyramids we...
2016-07-191h 46Astonishing LegendsThe Sludge Entity Part 2There's no greater fear for a parent than their child being harmed and when that child faces a threat, they'll do whatever they have to to protect them, from this world into the next. Whatever that threat is, it had better beware.
Tonight's Quote:
“We had been through this step before. We know what it’s like to get into that fight or flight mechanism and when it comes to your children, you fight. — "John" the father of "Jack" from The Sludge Entity, Part 1
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2016-07-121h 37Astonishing LegendsThe Sludge Entity Part 1When your loved one is seriously ill, you take them to the doctor. But what do you do when you've taken them to every doctor, specialist and holistic healer you could see, ran every recommended test and all the professionals can tell you is something is definitely quite wrong, but no one can tell you why or what to do about it? This was the case with our guests John and Deborah, whose son Jack was so sick and getting worse that they sought answers where most wouldn't consider looking.
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“In this generation, like so...
2016-07-0446 minAstonishing LegendsThe Delphos Ring Part 2What happens when a single event turns out to dominate your life, and for everyone else who isn't a close friend, it's all they want to know about you? Only the Johnson family knows what happened or didn't happen to them, and regardless of what people believe or don't believe, all you can do is to go on living your life as best you can. Except you'll never look at the world the same way again.
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“Mrs. Johnson noted an immediate numbing at her fingertips. She rubbed her hand against her leg in an at...
2016-06-141h 25Astonishing LegendsThe Delphos Ring Part 1When it comes to the paranormal, people always say they want proof. Well, on Friday, November 2nd, 1971, evidence of what many believe to be "proof" of an Unidentified Flying Object touching down on the Johnson family farm in Delphos, Kansas appeared on the ground and would remain for a very long time. A crusty "ring" in the dirt and damage to the adjacent flora was left behind after the Johnsons described seeing a strange, brightly lit and noisy hovering craft of some kind leaving their property and disappearing into the night sky. This ring and the broken branches apparently in...
2016-06-071h 08Astonishing LegendsThe Somerton Man Mystery Part 2As with any great mystery, it can turn some individuals into steadfast researchers and citizen detectives, dedicating years to a quest for answers. We were lucky enough to interview one such person, Professor Derek Abbott of the University of Adelaide in Australia. In addition to teaching Electrical Engineering at the University, Professor Abbott also has a background in Physics, biomedical engineering, complex systems, and probability theory, which can involve the fields of cryptography and forensics. He first became interested in the Somerton Man case around 1995, and then fully immersed himself in an effort to crack the cryptography aspect in 2007, even enl...
2016-04-201h 37Astonishing LegendsThe Somerton Man Mystery Part 1Of the six questions — who, what, when, where, how and why — we only know three when it comes to the mystery of "The Somerton Man." What and where: a middle-aged man found dead on Somerton Beach, which borders the Adelaide, Australia, suburb of Glenelg. When: he was found by passersby at 6:30 a.m. on December 1, 1948. As for the remaining questions, authorities, academics, authors, Australians and curious citizens the world over have been seeking answers ever since. The mundane yet mysterious items found on his person and in an unclaimed suitcase (thought to be his) at the Adelaide railway station would yiel...
2016-03-171h 29Astonishing LegendsThe KGC: An American Conspiracy Part 2The Confederate Army’s losses at the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg in July 1863 marked a turning point in America’s Civil War, one that was not favorable for furthering the cause of “Southern Independence.” With the hopes of an overall military victory for the Confederacy now beginning to fade, the clandestine leaders of the KGC took the movement fully underground, secreting not only their commands and communications, but also their amassed wealth and weapons. There is sufficient circumstantial evidence to suggest that significant amounts of gold and silver as well as armaments had been collected by the KGC from agents...
2015-12-071h 25Astonishing LegendsThe KGC: An American Conspiracy Part 1America in the mid-nineteenth century was still a very young nation in the process of finding its own identity, its states not yet fully or harmoniously united. Differing ideas on what methods of production and government its inhabitants should employ were fomenting into a house divided and would lead to one of the bloodiest and devastating civil wars any country could experience. Leading up to America's Civil War, various factions were coalescing into numerous political parties and regional movements, with ideological lines drawn largely on the issue of slavery. The struggle for America's southern states' self-determination gave rise to a...
2015-11-231h 02Astonishing LegendsShadow PeopleThey watch us. They wait. Lurking in the shadows or in bright daylight, from afar, in the corners of our eyes or in our very own bedrooms, staring directly at us, sometimes with eyes of red fire. They observe us and learn our behavior or they try to choke the breath and souls from our bodies. But why are they here and what do they really want with us? Or are their sightings and interactions just a physiological or psychological anomaly, Hypnogogic or Hypnopompic Isolated Sleep Paralysis, a trick of the light, perhaps a wayward spark causing an electrical stimulation...
2015-10-271h 15Astonishing LegendsKidnapped by Bigfoot: The Albert Ostman StorySome tales are tall tales, and some tales involve an ape-like creature that stands over 7 feet tall and weighs around 700 pounds. Such was the tale of Albert Ostman, who claimed that in 1924, while on a leisurely prospecting trip in British Columbia, Canada, he was kidnapped in the middle of the night by a Sasquatch, or what is more commonly known as "Bigfoot." While some folks might be quick to dismiss Mr. Ostman's story as a stretch of the truth by no small means, it's hard to deny the folksy charm and curious wonder his tale invokes, whether tall tale or...
2015-10-101h 34Astonishing LegendsDyatlov Pass Part 2Background:
Part 2 of our Special on Dyatlov Pass: On January 27, 1959, a group of outdoor enthusiasts, known as "tourists" in Russia, consisting of seven men and two women, mostly students and graduates of the Ural Polytechnical Institute (which is now the Ural Federal University) left the village of Vizhay in the northern Ural Mountains on a two-week ski trek, through a region called Sverdlovsk Oblast, the "gateway to Siberia" in Russia. In Russia a "tourist" is a serious outdoorsman. The goal was to reach Otorten Mountain at the end of their journey. Their planned route would rank as a "Cat...
2015-09-1859 minAstonishing LegendsDyatlov Pass Part 1Background:
On January 27, 1959, a group of outdoor enthusiasts, known as 'tourists' in Russia, consisting of seven men and two women, mostly students and graduates of the Ural Polytechnical Institute (which is now the Ural Federal University) left the village of Vizhay in the northern Ural Mountains on a two-week ski trek, through a region called Sverdlovsk Oblast, the "gateway to Siberia" in Russia. In Russia a 'tourist' is a serious outdoorsman. The goal was to reach Otorten Mountain at the end of their journey. Their planned route would rank as a "Category III," the most difficult classification for a...
2015-09-121h 16Astonishing LegendsThe Fermi ParadoxBackground:
While having lunch near the Los Alamos National Laboratory one day with the likes of Edward Teller, "father of the nuclear bomb" Nobel Prize winning physicist Enrico Fermi wondered out loud (after the topic of recent UFO sightings came up) "Where is everybody?" Basically what he meant was, if the universe is so seemingly infinite and old, and it's mathematically probable that other star systems have developed intelligent life like ours has, and it's also theoretically possible that an alien civilization with tens or even hundreds of thousands of years of technological advancement could have made it t...
2015-08-291h 08Astonishing LegendsOak Island Money Pit Part 4Legend:
Pirate treasure? English, French or Spanish military plunder? The secret Rosicrucian works of Sir Francis Bacon and therefore also the possible original missing folios of Shakespeare? Or perhaps the greatest sacred antiquities lost to history, such as the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Grail, the Spear of Longinus or the menorah from King Solomon's temple? Or maybe it's all just natural geological processes forming a sinkhole, plain and simple? These are just some of the theories of what could be down in the infamous and mysterious "Money Pit" on Oak Island, Nova Scotia -- thought by many...
2015-08-123h 01Astonishing LegendsOak Island Money Pit Part 3Legend:
Pirate treasure? English, French or Spanish military plunder? The secret Rosicrucian works of Sir Francis Bacon and therefore also the possible original missing folios of Shakespeare? Or perhaps the greatest sacred antiquities lost to history, such as the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Grail, the Spear of Longinus or the menorah from King Solomon's temple? Or maybe it's all just natural geological processes forming a sinkhole, plain and simple? These are just some of the theories of what could be down in the infamous and mysterious "Money Pit" on Oak Island, Nova Scotia -- thought by many...
2015-08-041h 15Astonishing LegendsOak Island Money Pit Part 2Legend:
Pirate treasure? English, French or Spanish military plunder? The secret Rosicrucian works of Sir Francis Bacon and therefore also the possible original missing folios of Shakespeare? Or perhaps the greatest sacred antiquities lost to history, such as the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Grail, the Spear of Longinus or the menorah from King Solomon's temple? Or maybe it's all just natural geological processes forming a sinkhole, plain and simple? These are just some of the theories of what could be down in the infamous and mysterious "Money Pit" on Oak Island, Nova Scotia -- thought by many...
2015-07-211h 14Astonishing LegendsCollections and ConnectionsHave you ever collected anything? Have you ever been a fan of anything or anyone? If so, how serious were you about it, how far would you go to obtain a collectible and what would be your most treasured "gets?"
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After our cold open on Charly Charlie, Scott sits down for a discussion with Astonishing Legends' own intrepid reporter in the field, "Master" Marc D'Andre (you'll find out who called him "Master" later in the episode) to find out about two of his passions: movies and the occasional autograph, letter or interaction from some of hi...
2015-05-3052 minAstonishing LegendsAre We Ever Alone?Have you ever taken a camping trip by yourself? A trip to get away? Were you alone? Are you sure?
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Tonight we interview retired Emergency Room Physician and now published author Dr. Richard J. Goldstein who took a simple little camping trip by himself a while back and found that he was not welcome at the campsite he chose.
Tonight's Quote:
“Ghosts could walk freely tonight, without fear of the disbelief of men; for this night was haunted, and it would be an insensitive man who did not know it.”
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2015-05-161h 07Astonishing LegendsSpring-Heeled JackLegend:
In 1837, someone or something leapt into history in nine foot bounds, assaulting women and men, breathing fire and tearing at their clothes. What exactly was Spring-Heeled Jack?
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Tonight we're diving into the history of Spring-Heeled Jack. We're going to take a look at one of the most detailed research papers ever done on him and try to figure out just who or what he might have been. Join us as we unravel the various sightings and take a look at all the plausible explanations that have been put forth over the years...
2015-05-0242 minAstonishing LegendsWhat's Gotten Into You?Legend:
Technically an invasive species has to kill off a pre-existing species to meet the definition of being invasive. After you hear this episode, we'll be you'll agree there are some things though that should be classified as invasive no matter what.
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Tonight we talk with two guests. One who may never spend the night in New York City with a window open again, and another who although his Texas doctor was ultimately shot to death by a jealous husband, has a story about a visit to his practice a few years earlier...
2015-04-171h 16Astonishing LegendsThe Laughing IndianLegend:
There are many different levels of torment that some ghosts seem to offer, but what could be worse than mocking?
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When our guest was 12 years old and home alone in upstate New York he experienced an encounter with something heard but not seen. Was it real? What would you have done? Listen to his tale and try to decide if you could have handled it differently.
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2015-03-2039 minAstonishing LegendsJohn Titor and Other Time TravelersLegend:
Time traveler stories have abounded throughout history, but one of the most enduring ones of the past hundred years is the legend of John Titor, a man from the year 2038 who's story of how time travel works proves to be plausible.
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There are more than few recent stories of folks appearing out of town in old photos or even a Chaplin film and we will visit the most famous of them. Even the guy who found a wormhole while fixing his kitchen sink.
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2015-03-071h 19Astonishing LegendsThe Flirting Ghosts of NorwayLegend:
In the 1890's an illicit affair centered around a hotel in Norway ends badly. Are the departed lovers still hanging around the original section of the hotel's top floor?
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Marc Brugnoni and Marisol McIlvain work for a large travel and entertainment company in their marketing department. This means they frequently are sent to exotic locations around the world to produce high-end filmed content to inspire people to come and visit. On this 2013 trip to the Geiranger Fjord in Norway, they both experience something unexplained in their rooms and their denial of the...
2015-02-1952 minAstonishing LegendsThe Cackowski IntruderLegend:
A spirit visits two siblings multiple times a week for several months during their highschool years. Neither one of them knew it was happening to the other.
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Comedy and Improv performers, writers and producers, Liz and Craig Cackowski were both visited by something almost nightly for over a year when they were in highschool. It visited them in nearly the identical way several nights a week. They never spoke of it to anyone until 10 years later when they were both out with friends telling ghost stories and Liz found out that her...
2015-02-061h 12Astonishing LegendsThe Birds, The Psychic and Ollie the Crime-Fighting DogLegend:
Bird flies at the window, death knocks at the door.
According to legend, if a bird crashes into a window in your house and dies from the collision, it is a portent that someone close to you is going to die.
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Can someone who's passed away send the living messages by manipulating our world and even other living things in it? That's what Eric Robinson says happened to him and his entire family and when you hear the details, you'll have a hard time drawing a different conclusion.
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2015-01-231h 10Astonishing LegendsThe Devil in the DinerBackground:
Have you ever encountered someone other-worldly? Someone who seemed to exude a dark charisma that frightened you with their ability to be so magnetic?
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Talented comedy writer, Paula Pell, joins us in this episode for a glimpse over her shoulder at an event from her past that while fleeting, was so poignant it stuck with her for the rest of her life. A chance crossing of paths with what on the surface seemed to be a man, but upon closer inspection felt like much, much more than that.
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2015-01-0937 minAstonishing LegendsA Krampus ChristmasAll pictures from The Running of the Butt Mandle in Bertchesgaden, Germany, Dec 6th 2014. Photos property of Astonishing Legends/Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess 2014 - All Rights Reserved
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Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Krampus? Every part of the world has different traditions at the end of the year. Have you ever stopped to think about the origins of those traditions? Ever stop to think they might be Pagan in nature? Well we not only stopped to think about it, we dove into it and came back with some amazing information, bolstered with an iPhone movie taken only days...
2014-12-2049 minAstonishing LegendsCelebrity CemeteryBackground:
Marc D'Andre our Correspondent at Large, is back with one of his special tours of the final resting place of not only Marilyn Monroe, but countless Hollywood icons of film and television. Put your headphones on and be transported to the park with Marc as he tells you a little bit about its residents who are probably all going to be glad to know you still care about them.
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A large collection of some of the most famous people in the world have been put to rest in this small, unassuming cemetery...
2014-12-1241 minAstonishing LegendsAmelia Earhart Vanishes Part 2Legend:
Did Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan live short lives as castaways, or were they lost at sea after running out of fuel and ditching their Lockheed Electra 10E? Maybe they were taken prisoner, interrogated and eventually executed by the Japanese in Saipan? If none of those are right, maybe Amelia changed her identity and lived her days out as a woman named Irene Bolam who settled down in New Jersey?
This episode is part 2 of a special about aviation's most famous disappearance of all time, that of Amelia Earhart.
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